Tag: Government and politics
Report says technology kept 2020 census below expected cost
The 2020 census is expected to cost $14.2 billion, well below a previous estimate of $15.6 billion, reflecting a slowdown in the price tag...
Germany seeks to fine operators of Telegram messenger app
BERLIN — German authorities have launched proceedings against Telegram that could see the messenger app's operators fined for failing to abide by laws requiring...
Some US allies near Russia are wary of Biden-Putin summit
KYIV, Ukraine — Central and Eastern European nations are anxious about the coming summit meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir...
Officials grapple with street dirt bikes, ATVs after slaying
PHILADELPHIA — City officials are looking at ways to deal with dirt bikes and ATVs on city streets following a shooting death that occurred...
Fla. governor signs bill requiring moment for school prayer
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited a South Florida Jewish temple to denounce anti-Semitism and stand with Israel, as the Republican governor...
Indiana rushes to spend virus relief aid on new jobs program
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana legislators scrambled in the final days of their session to make decisions on spending the state’s $3 billion share of the...
Johnson expected to announce delay in next England unlocking
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to confirm Monday that the next planned relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in England will be...
Belarus opposition: Jailed dissident a “hostage” at briefing
KYIV, Ukraine — The dissident Belarusian journalist who was arrested when his airliner was diverted to Minsk was brought to a Foreign Ministry news...
Groups ask judge to block Arkansas’ near-total abortion ban
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Abortion rights supporters asked a federal judge on Monday to prevent Arkansas’ near-total ban on the procedure from taking effect...
Mormons and NAACP seek to advance work with new initiatives
SALT LAKE CITY — Top leaders from the NAACP and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced $9.25 million in new educational...